Media Releases
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Marlborough August weather event update #2
Media ReleasesReconnaissance efforts continue in the Marlborough region following the recent weather event.
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Marlborough weather event update
Media ReleasesReconnaissance work has been carried out today in areas that have been significantly impacted by the rain event.
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SH1 between Spring Creek and Koromiko to reopen at 6.00 pm tonight
Media ReleasesState Highway 1, between Spring Creek and Koromiko, is set to reopen at 6.00 pm this evening subject to an engineer’s assessment of any potential structural damage to the Wairau Bridge.
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Havelock water update
Media ReleasesHavelock residents are urged to conserve water following a major leak in the townships potable water supply.
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SH1 between Spring Creek, Koromiko closed from 2.00 pm, Sat 20 August
Media ReleasesState Highway 1, from Spring Creek to Koromiko , will be closed from 2.00 pm today, Saturday 20 August 2022, for an initial six hour period until 8.00 pm this evening due to the risk of flooding.
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Emergency declared in Marlborough
Media ReleasesA state of local emergency was declared at 4.30 pm today by Marlborough Mayor, John Leggett.
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Rainfall warning extended until 2.00pm Saturday 20 August
Media ReleasesThe Metservice has extended its heavy rain warning for the Marlborough Sounds and Bryant and Richmond ranges, including the Rai Valley, until 2.00 pm Saturday, 20 August.
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Rainfall causes road closures across the region
Media ReleasesToday’s rain has caused the closure of a number of local roads and State Highways across the region.
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MetService issues heavy rain warning and watch for Marlborough
Media ReleasesMetService has issued a heavy rain warning for the Marlborough Sounds, Bryant and Richmond ranges, including the Rai Valley from Tuesday 16 August until 18 August.
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Council’s Community Grants open now
Media ReleasesIf you are part of a Marlborough group with a project, idea or service that benefits the local community, it’s time to put your hand up for funding.
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Candidates confirmed for local elections
Media ReleasesThe candidates standing for Marlborough District Council’s 2022 elections are now confirmed after the nomination period closed at 12 noon today, Friday 12 August.
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Draft East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw recommendations to be considered
Media ReleasesCouncil has received recommendations from a hearings panel that was tasked with considering public submissions on the draft East Coast Beach Vehicle Bylaw.
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Feedback wanted on boat trailer parking in Picton
Media ReleasesCouncil wants to hear the community’s views on the solution to Picton’s summer boat trailer parking.
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Toilets take out top honours
Media ReleasesThree new toilet facilities in Marlborough have won architectural awards.
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Calling all arty folk
Media ReleasesAre you part of a not-for-profit arts group with a project benefitting Marlborough that needs a funding push?
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Record rainfall in July leaves lasting impact
Media ReleasesBlenheim has broken two new weather records during July but not those we were necessarily aiming for.
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Environment grants open now
Media ReleasesThe Working for Nature/Mahi mō te Taiao grant scheme is open for online applications.
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Relentless rain impacts Marlborough
Media ReleasesHeavy rain overnight has once again resulted in surface flooding, road closures and sewer system overflows.
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Council releases 2022 Pre-Election Report
Media ReleasesThe 2022 Pre-Election Report provides information to voters and candidates, to encourage well-informed discussion on the issues facing Council in the lead up to the October 2022 local body elections.
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Drivers urged to take care on the roads
Media ReleasesWhile the weather is clearing across the district drivers are urged to take care on the roads after the latest rainfall event.